Pharmacist - Infusion Center
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eleven years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs. The Infusion Center Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California requires specialized knowledge and training of specialty ambulatory infusions, prior authorization and 340B practices and sterile parenteral compounding. The pharmacist provides first dose and ongoing education to patients on their complex therapies and treatment plans.
Requirements
- Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
- Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
- BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
- Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
- Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
- Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
- Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist’s responsibilities.
- Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to prioritize workflow.
- Ability to learn and adapt to the use of automated information systems in daily practice.
- Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and pharmacokinetics.
- Possess patient-centered communication skills.
- Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized knowledge and training of specialty ambulatory infusions, prior authorization and 340B practices and sterile parenteral compounding.
Responsibilities
- Provides first dose and ongoing education to patients on their complex therapies and treatment plans.
- Prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
- Provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
- Evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
Benefits
- health, vision, dental and life and insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
